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Schull U24 Copper Trail Walks One journey, many adventures… U25 Eyeries – Award-winning tidy town Dublin The Ring of Beara is a scenic coastal driving route, encompassing picturesque Produced in association with: U26 Ardgroom – Village, lakes and Kenmare Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Inward Adrgroom scenic drive villages and towns, enchanting islands and breathtaking scenery. The Shannon Airport Glengarriff Tourism and Development Association Castletownbere Community Development Association U27 Diving at Allihies and Killmacilloge finger-like peninsula that projects into the Atlantic stretches from Kenmare Rosslare Bonane Community Council Allihies Parish Co-Operative Society Limited U28 Derreen Gardens and Glengarriff to Castletownbere and on to Dursey Island. Eyeries Kenmare Cork U29 Gleninchaquin Park Glengarriff Castletownbere The Ring of Beara is a must for any visitor in the area. U30 Star Outdoor Adventure Centre Castletownbere

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Beara towns & villages Pic: Clare Heardman There are two regular ferries to Bere Island. There New Zealand Tree ferns. Cloonee Loughs are good for are numerous remains of the vast Victorian military salmon and white trout fishing. Travelling to the top of fortification on the island, including two intact six-inch the Healy Pass (below) is a must do, one can look down guns. The refurbished is also worth a visit. on Glanmore Lake and the surrounding woodland.

Pic: www.peterzoeller-photo.com Dursey Island is linked to the mainland by a cable car – Situated in the heart of the spectacularly scenic Caha the only one of it’s kind in . This area has a large Mountains, unchanged by time, Bonane links the Kerry Cradled in the heart of Kenmare Bay, the picturesque Glengarriff is the Southern gateway to the Beara Nestled at the foot of the , variety of migrant birds and there are two sandy beaches Way and the and is a paradise for visitors; Heritage town of Kenmare is the perfect base from Peninsula. The pretty and inviting village has a Castletownbere is surrounded by rugged and on the approach road to the cable car. offering a multitude of activities. Bonane’s proximity which to explore the stunning South West corner of great variety of shops, galleries, accommodation, beautiful scenery. It is Ireland’s premier whitefish port to the warm Gulf Stream results in its sub-tropical Ireland – with accommodation to suit all budgets restaurants, pubs and services and, as such, is an ideal and the nearby restaurants and pubs cater amply for There is a rugged climate giving an abundance of rare wild flowers and tranquillity about fauna. Visitors to Bonane can enjoy a visit to the Bonane from ‘glamping’ to 5-star luxury and everything in place to overnight as you explore the Ring of Beara. the seafood enthusiast. There are many first class B & the far reaches of the Heritage Park, Lorge Chocolate Factory and Molly between. The region has scenery that is difficult to B’s and hostels to accommodate all tastes. Beara Peninsula. And Gallivan’s Traditional Farm and tea rooms. For the more equal, where the beauty of mountains, sea, lakes and Glengarriff has been a holiday destination since right at the heart, energetic, there are a number of stunning loop walks woodland can be seen in varying light and shades the 1700s and visitors both then and now have Situated in the centre of Beara, Castletownbere is nestling between the and three new cycling routes. A guide book with all the dramatic shadows of whatever the weather. always regarded it as an attractive and welcoming an ideal location from which to explore and enjoy details is available locally. the Caha Mountains, destination. This is not surprising as the location of the delights of the peninsula. Travel the Ring of Beara a patchwork of green The area is rich in tradition and is home to craft the village on the harbour inlet of where and visit the many archaeological and historical sites. fields and the expansive Beara activities workers such as artists, weavers, potters, silversmiths the mountains meet the sea, is surely one of the Enjoy a relaxing game of golf at the Berehaven Golf Atlantic Ocean, you will and of course, the famous Kenmare needlepoint lace most attractive and inviting settings you will see on Course with Green Fees as low as €25 a day. find the picturesque The Beara Way Walking Route winds its way through the peninsula for a magnificent 200km (125 miles), is still made here and can be viewed at the Heritage your travels. This rugged natural beauty, which has village of Allihies. Allihies was the site taking in some of the most breathtaking scenery in Centre. Kenmare is home to several art galleries entranced travellers to the area for generations, is Sea Angling and Coastal trips can be arranged, with of an important 19th Ireland along the way. It has no official start or finishing showcasing the best of Irish art and ceramics. still available to you to enjoy at your leisure in a wide rods and tackle for hire, if needed. Shore Angling century copper mining enterprise and Allihies Copper point and sections can be walked following the walk Ireland’s love of music lives on in Kenmare and number of ways. is available at Mine Museum at the bottom of the village brings markers or a good map. We recommend OS84 and OS85. traditional music flourishes in the many pubs and the numerous this story alive. The museum also houses The Copper The Beara Cycling Route is a National Cycling route Café which commands views over the sandy beach and for the most part is on quiet country roads. It travels bars around the town. Order a pint, pull up a chair Located in the area are the four top-line attractions designated sites. at Ballydonegan. With its cosy pubs, sheltered sandy the length of the Beara Peninsula, passing through all and soak of the fabulous atmosphere. A wonderful that make up Glengarriff – Ireland’s Garden Haven. You can also beaches and endless list of local attractions and the towns and villages along the way. There is no start or array of brightly-coloured shops, cafés and boutiques, Garinish Island in the harbour is an outstanding enjoy whale activities, no trip to Beara would be complete without the finishing point so you can pick it up in an town or village many open late into the evening during the summer, island garden, now over 100 years in existence, with and dolphin Allihies experience. and cycle as much of it as you like. give the town a bustling cosmopolitan atmosphere. collections of rare plants from around the world. The watching from From Allihies, a short drive clockwise Historical and Archaeological Sites Bamboo Park has a unique collection of Bamboos both land and brings you to the charming are plentiful! In fact the Beara Peninsula Kenmare offers a range of outdoor pursuits on both and Palms and Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve is sea while Dursey village of Eyeries, overlooking the has more sites per comparable area land and sea and caters for the golfer, equestrian, a conserved ancient oak forest. The Ewe Experience Island is a haven for bird watchers. The famous Beara Atlantic. Renowned for its colourful than any other place in Europe. cyclist, sailor, diver, rambler, hill walker, climber and has a wide range of interesting and quirky sculptures Way Walking Route has many short loop routes streetscape this beautiful village is many more. Take a cruise on Kenmare Bay for eagle in a natural setting and is well worth a visit. around Castletownbere, or for the avid walker, a regular national medal winner in There are over 20 Shore Angling sites the Tidy Towns Competition. Voted signposted on the Beara coastline. No and seal watching, castles and manors. For families longer treks. The full route is 200km (125 miles) long. Ireland’s Best Town in 2012.Another permit is needed for sea fishing and the beautiful Reenagross Park and the picturesque Glengarriff is a paradise for walkers of all abilities. picturesque locality is the village of rods and tackle can be purchased from town green offer the chance to rest their feet and There are walks for everyone from easy strolls in the Outdoor pursuits in the form of Sea Safari, Canoeing, Ardgroom. It has two lakes, Glenbeg most villages and towns. enjoy a picnic. Kenmare Pier is reputed to be the centrally located Blue Pool harbour-side area and the Kayaking and Dinghy Sailing can also be enjoyed and Derryvegal, both of which are Beara is the perfect place for all kinds of oldest in Ireland and the perfect spot for a dip and to Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve to longer hikes on on the peninsula. is vibrant in excellent for trout fishing. Beyond the village there is a perfect example of a stone circle, one Watersports, from wind surfing to kayaking. Dedicated watch the sun go down over Kenmare Bay. hill and mountains. Castletownbere and indeed in the whole of Beara. of many archaeological sites on the Beara Peninsula. centres at Adrigole and in Kenmare offer a range of There is always a match or two at the weekends. activities and there are diving centres in Bantry Bay, Visitors can round off their day with a meal in one Most importantly, Glengarriff – The Natural Lauragh and Tousist are both rich in beauty and Castletownbere, Allihies and Kilmacillogue. of the town’s many eateries and discover just why Meeting Place – with its unrivalled beauty, its peace Dunboy, where the ruins of the Puxley Mansion and heritage. Derren Gardens, beside Kilmakilloge Harbour Horse riding is available at various locations on the Kenmare has a reputation for being one of the best and tranquillity, invites you to sit back, relax and take the older O’Sullivan Bere Castle can be seen, is only in Lauragh, was created 100 years ago by the fifth Lord Lansdowne. The woodland gardens contain many Beara Peninsula. Contact one of the tourist information in the very special ambience of the place. places to eat out in Ireland. one mile from the town. azaleas and rhododendrons. There is also a grove of offices for more details. www.dennisondesign.ie Graphics:

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